As negotiators, civil society, and climate experts gathered in Bonn for the June climate negotiations in Bonn, one message emerged clearly: we cannot leave COP30 in Belém without a substantial outcome on adaptation finance.

At a London Climate Action Week event co-hosted by the Alliance, colleagues explored whether private finance is appropriate for closing the climate adaptation finance gap, and who really pays for adaptation.

Alliance members who were present at GPDRR 2025 share their reflections on the event, and what it means for future efforts to prepare for, and respond to, climate hazards.

Significant barriers and limitations to private adaptation finance remain in place. And, the fact remains: if this were easy and profitable, it would be happening already. So, what does the evidence actually tell us?

Alliance colleagues from Mercy Corps explore the urgent need for gender-transformative climate finance that truly works for women and marginalised groups in Nepal.

Failure to scale up and improve heat warning systems globally will lead to otherwise preventable deaths. As temperatures rise, so too must our ambitions.

Themes of vulnerability, compounding risk, and systemic transformation took centre stage at EGU25. In this blog, Alliance colleagues share their reflections on this year’s General Assesmbly.

To effectively address the interconnected nature of climate risks, including those affecting urban planning, Kuwait must adopt a comprehensive and forward-looking adaptation strategy.

As part of the Alliance’s ongoing work in Nepal, women are emerging as leaders in disaster risk reduction and climate resilience, safeguarding their communities against the threats of floods and extreme heat.